The Wrap: 153 reasons why Waratahs coach Rob Penney must be left alone A Set the default text size A Set large text size
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Consider the following names. It’s a long list, but bear with me; that’s the point.
Malachi Hawkes, Moses Alo-Emile, Paul Alo-Emile, Guy Millar, Dave Lolohea, Emile Tuimavave, Sekope Kepu, Oli Hoskins, Paddy Ryan, Shambeckler Vui, Sam Talakai, Les Makin, Pek Cowan, Tim Metcher, Aidan Ross and Jermaine Ainsley.
Tolu Latu, John Ulugia, Julian Heaven, Sam Kitchen, Effie Ma’afu, Hugh Roach and Lindsay Stevens.
Coombes try on European debut helps Munster to win over Harlequins
The southern province scored two tries in wet conditions at Thomond Park. Murray Kinsella Reports from Thomond Park By Murray Kinsella Sunday 13 Dec 2020, 7:25 PM Dec 13th 2020, 7:25 PM 17,808 Views 78 Comments
Munster 21
Harlequins 7
AS THE VISITING Harlequins seemingly did their best to pick up as many yellow cards as they could, Munster got their Champions Cup season underway with a win at Thomond Park as 23-year-old Gavin Coombes scored a try on his European debut. Gavin Coombes reaches out to score. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
The Skibbereen man showed some of his potential in Munster’s deserved two-try victory over Quins, who played 50 minutes of the game with only 14 players thanks to three yellow cards a
The Premiership is a land of hype and glory and Munster will prove that
Munster’s consistency in Europe over the last 10 years has been disregarded. They are good enough to reach another semi-final. By Garry Doyle Sunday 13 Dec 2020, 7:30 AM Dec 13th 2020, 7:30 AM 20,161 Views 16 Comments
Goggin celebrates the 2019 win over Exeter.
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
IT IS 14 years since Ronan O’Gara called out the English Premiership, questioning their alleged brilliance ahead of Munster’s date with Leicester. He then showed he was able to walk the walk at Welford Road.
You’d think we’d have learned. But no. Their league continues to live in a land of hype and glory and while the PRO14 doesn’t help itself with its structure and frequent name changes, Scarlets struck a blow for the competitio